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Posted By: Leeann on 06/24/10 05:55am

It works really well - worked for us. Like Ken said, put the bottom of the ladder as far away from the RV as possible, tie the rope securely around the boxed AC unit and have at least one person to guide it up as the other pulls it.

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 06/24/10 07:10pm

Well, I got the AC up on the roof [emoticon]

. I used the ladder idea, but I didn't have any help [emoticon]

, so I used my come-along to get it most of the way up, then I lifted it up the last 2 or 3 ft. myself. Wasn't too bad, but I think I'll rest tomorrow [emoticon]

, besides, tomorrow is my meals-on-wheels route anyway. Now I hope I can remember how to hook it up. I didn't have time to get pics today so maybe I'll do that tomorrow.

Jerry & Gerry, our pets (dogs), Byron, Coco
1976 Monaco, 440 ci. Dodge Sportsman chassis

Posted By: ALnCORY on 06/25/10 11:28am

Nice work Jerry,

Had new tires and shocks put on mine this week, also some brake work. Certainly improved the ride. Took it out to check it out last night and had problems with it idleing, sound like sucking air at low idle, maybe vacuum line?, I'll check tonight.... also showing discharge on gauge, first showed high charge and then dropped below charge line..... always some thing isn't it....

I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!

Posted By: chaserooooo69 on 06/25/10 03:00pm

alright people, i'm in need of some help. on my 77 Travco 320 with a dodge 440 i need to replace the alternator belt, well not being able to see the front of the engine very well i've searched and searched for a picture or diagram detailing what i need to do to remove the other two belts that are in the way, does anyone either have a good picture of the front of a dodge 440 or have any idea's for me on how is the best way to change the belt? Thanks for your thoughts.

Posted By: skimask on 06/27/10 10:27am

You're in Minot?
I'm out in Logan. Imagine that. I've got an old '76 Dodge Sportsman with a 440 that I've been working on for awhile. I'll take a look this afternoon and see what mine has. I don't think there is a 'best way' to change the belt. Likely only one way to change it. I'll tell you that the upper bracket that holds alternator in position is prone to breaking, so be gentle with it. If the bolts don't want to turn, spray them with some penetrating fluid for a few days before trying again. You don't want to break that bracket. PITA to get that fixed.
JDG

Posted By: ALnCORY on 06/28/10 09:11am

So I put new tires on my rig. Went from the 8x16.5's to 8.75x16.5's. The 8.75's are taller therefore larger circumference, therefore effecting my speedometer.... Anyone know where to find the formula to recalculate my actual speed verses what my speedo will show? I think I saw this addressed once but don't remember if it was here or somewhere else....

Posted By: eyeteeth on 06/28/10 09:44am

Try this. They will also have parts for any changes you may need to make to correct the ratio.

Posted By: oldtrucker63 on 06/28/10 05:03pm

eyeteeth wrote:

Try this. They will also have parts for any changes you may need to make to correct the ratio.

Hey nice link here everyone should save this one sooner or later you will need this. Thanks.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

Posted By: eyeteeth on 06/28/10 08:41pm

Thank-you... I'm just amazed I beat Leeanne to an answer. [emoticon]

Posted By: Leeann on 06/28/10 08:50pm

I was at work [emoticon]

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